Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,613/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Mississippi is $1,613 per week. This is 29% lower than the US average of $2,081.

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,613/week

Mississippi

29% lower than the US average.

$2,081/week

United States

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Jackson, Mississippi pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,846 per week, followed by Vicksburg, Mississippi ($1,490). Jackson, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,951. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,613 per week — Jackson, Mississippi pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jackson, Mississippi$1,846$1,951
Vicksburg, Mississippi$1,490$1,857
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,275 per week, followed by Louisiana ($2,137) and Oklahoma ($1,976). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,333. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,613 per week — Illinois pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,275$3,114
Louisiana$2,137$3,035
Oklahoma$1,976$3,333
Kentucky$1,973$2,393
Missouri$1,953$2,980
Alabama$1,952$2,117
Arkansas$1,802$1,850
Florida$1,731$2,298
Tennessee$1,655$2,227
Texas$1,501$2,732
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Mississippi?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,951 per week, followed by Cross Country Allied ($1,945) and Vibra Travels ($1,904). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,613 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,951$1,951
Cross Country Allied$1,945$1,945
Vibra Travels$1,904$1,904
First Connect Health$1,876$1,876
Genie Healthcare$1,870$1,870
TRS Healthcare$1,858$1,858
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$1,857$1,857
Prime Time Healthcare$1,843$1,843
Trustaff Allied$1,823$1,823
ProLink Allied$1,800$1,800

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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